# PixelPal vs Paws Await

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paws Await at none against PixelPal's 7. Paws Await also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PixelPal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paws Await asks for nothing beyond the download.

PixelPal ships an update every 2 months, Paws Await every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelPal | Paws Await |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SANWA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878028373) | [YA WEN JHANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790164439) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelpal-widget-pet/id6774475369)

Raise a virtual pet from an egg, caring for its needs like hunger and sleep. Decorate its room and collect different Pal forms. Play mini-games to earn coins for customization and new species.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care (feeding, cleaning, sleep), Home screen widget for quick interaction, Mini-games for earning coins, Room decoration and customization, Collect 25 different Pal forms, Multiple collectible Pal species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム | $1.99 | per month |
| プレミアム着せ替え解放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pudding Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Macaron Pal Egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Egg Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### Paws Await

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paws-await/id6790431754)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelPal free?

PixelPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paws Await free?

Paws Await is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PixelPal or Paws Await have ads?

Paws Await shows ads; PixelPal does not.

### Which is updated more often, PixelPal or Paws Await?

PixelPal ships an update every 2 months, and Paws Await every 2 weeks. Most recently, PixelPal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Paws Await on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*